My First Mother's Day

I absolutely LOVE being a mom. It really is the best job in the world (really it's not a job when you have an adorable little girl like Makayla). People told me before we had her how much our lives would change. People sometimes made it seem like the change would be difficult. Honestly, the change has been so good. I love taking care of her. I love that she smiles at me and squeals when I wake her up in the morning. I love rocking her to sleep. I love that sometimes she just wants me. And I love that I am her MOM!

Makayla and Tyler spoiled me by giving me some flowers and a cd. We also went to dinner that night at one of our favorite restaurants. I feel so lucky to have such a great husband and daughter!

 Being a new mom makes me think of my mom. She is the BEST!  I never had any sisters growing up so I always considered my mom my best friend. We used to go shopping and to Taco Time together almost every Saturday, and I loved spending time with her. My mom is the funniest person and can make me laugh so hard. Sometimes all we have to do is look at each other and know what the other person is thinking. Now that we live in Richfield, we don't get to do as many things, so we have to spend most of our time catching up on the phone. My mom is the first person I call when I have a question and she is always there to give me good advice. She has helped me through so many things in my life.. good and bad. But most importantly, my mom is the best example to me. She taught me how to be a good person, and I look up to her so much. I just hope I can be as good of a mom to Makayla as my mom has been to me.  Love you Mom!

And I just have to say a little bit about my mother-in-law, Terry. Terry is the best mother-in-law anyone could ask for! Terry and my mom set me and Tyler up on our first date, so without her, I wouldn't have met and married Tyler! :) Terry has been the best example to us and we look up to her so much. Thank you for raising such a good son who takes such good care of our little family.  Thank you for always being so thoughtful and calling everyday just to see how we're doing. We love everything that you do for us and appreciate it so much!